A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4271907 Details
Epoch: 197 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4273882 epoch_slot_no: 18682 block_no: 4271730 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2925 time: 2020-06-09 05:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd5e60196abee32514665542ecc58bc6061e6c70c5a2b556502ec943bdc94242Block Operator
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